Up to Speed: Next Gen, Same Problems in 2025
The Next Gen hasn’t produced great racing this year. Less parity, less exciting races and no fix on the horizon.
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Up to Speed: William Byron Weathers the Storm at Texas
Byron escaped the late-race chaos with a top-15 finish in Fort Worth.
Up to Speed: Will Talladega Disqualifications Decide the Playoff Field?
Both Ryan Preece and Joey Logano’s teams chose not to appeal their DQs, but the large points swing could factor into who makes the playoffs.
Up To Speed: Does William Byron’s Fast Start to the Season Matter?
Just as it is common to see him be fast out of the gate, Byron and the No. 24 team usually cool off later in the season.
Up to Speed: How Are the Former Stewart-Haas Racing Drivers Running?
The first quarter of the 2025 Cup Series season is complete, and the former SHR drivers have had some time to get acclimated to their new teams.
Up to Speed: Kyle Larson Is Still Feast or Famine at Darlington
Larson has one win, seven top fives, and nine top 10s in 15 starts at Darlington, but also three DNFs.
Up to Speed: Can Michael McDowell Take Spire Motorsports to the Playoffs?
McDowell is off to a good start in his new opportunity with Spire, and maybe another surprise awaits him down the road.
Up to Speed: Stage Points Are Saving Austin Cindric
Cindric has scored the fourth-most extra points this season, but he is only averaging 20 points per race. Can that strategy get him into the playoffs?
Up to Speed: Josh Berry Plus the Wood Brothers Equals Victory in Las Vegas
Berry’s victory was a triumphant one for him and the Woods, but they might not be done with their successes in 2025.
Up to Speed: Brad Keselowski’s Turnaround is Near
It is way too early to panic about Keselowski, especially with some of his strongest tracks coming up. Look for him to make a turnaround soon.   Â